Merlyn Anthony | |
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| Born | George Merlyn Anthony April 26, 1926 Marysville, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1993 (aged 66) Yuba City, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Merle Anthony |
| Alma mater | Yuba College, Marysville |
| Occupation | Umpire |
| Years active | 1969-1975 |
| Employer | American League |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Spouse | Virginia Luggar |
George Merlyn Anthony (April 26, 1926 – February 2, 1993) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1969 to 1975. Anthony umpired the 1974 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the 1973 American League Championship Series. In his career, he umpired 965 Major League games.[1] Before his umpiring career, he was a Minor League Baseball player in 1946 and 1948.[2] During the 1950s Merle played second base for his hometown Marysville Giants and the Yuba-Sutter Rebels where he gave younger players tips on how to improve their skills. His nickname was "Rabbit."